The Happy Hooker
“A Real Woman Tells The Truth”
Synopsis
Having emigrated to New York and immediately got the kiss-off from her mother-besotted fiance, a Dutch lass takes a well-paid office job and starts liberally sampling the local male talent. After a while she decides to make her pleasure her business too, and as her reputation grows she graduates to a high-class bordello. Soon she realises she has the right talents to make a real success of a place of her own.
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Top Cast
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Lynn Redgrave
Xaviera Hollander
Jean-Pierre Aumont
Yves St. Jacques
Lovelady Powell
Madelaine
Tom Poston
J. Arthur Conrad
George Dzundza
Chet
Richard Lynch
The Cop
John Getz
Trout Fisherman
Vincent Schiavelli
Music Guru
Barton Heyman
Dirty Harry
Murray Moston
Customs Agent
Matthew Cowles
Albert Ruffleson
Denise Galik
Cynthia
Owen Hollander
Lt. Taggert
Conrad Janis
Fred
Elizabeth Wilson
Mrs. Gordon
Nicholas Pryor
Carl Gordon
Trish Hawkins
Chris
Pal Henry
Aurora
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 8, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Sgarro
- Screenplay & Story
- Yvonne Dunleavy, Xaviera Hollander, Robin Moore, William Richert
- Original Score
- Don Elliott
- Original Title
- The Happy Hooker
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Sgarro
Yvonne Dunleavy, Xaviera Hollander, Robin Moore, William Richert
Don Elliott
Gerald B. Greenberg
Fred C. Caruso, Marlene Hess, Dennis Friedland
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Sgarro
Director
Fred C. Caruso
Producer
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Gene Callahan
Production Design
Ann Roth
Costume Design
William Richert
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Happy Hooker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Happy Hooker about?
Having emigrated to New York and immediately got the kiss-off from her mother-besotted fiance, a Dutch lass takes a well-paid office job and starts liberally sampling the local male talent. After a while she decides to make her pleasure her business too, and as her reputation grows she graduates to a high-class bordello. Soon she realises she has the right talents to make a real success of a place of her own.
Who directed The Happy Hooker?
The Happy Hooker was directed by Nicholas Sgarro.
Who stars in The Happy Hooker?
The principal cast of The Happy Hooker includes Lynn Redgrave, Jean-Pierre Aumont, Lovelady Powell, Tom Poston, George Dzundza.
When was The Happy Hooker released and how long is it?
The Happy Hooker was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for The Happy Hooker?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Happy Hooker was composed by Don Elliott.
Is The Happy Hooker based on a book or true story?
The Happy Hooker is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Yvonne Dunleavy", Book: "Xaviera Hollander", Book: "Robin Moore".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Happy Hooker?
The Happy Hooker holds official age classifications: AU: R18+ (Restricted — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).